Description

Directs the activities of employees engaged in manufacturing activities including but not limited to training and supervising, maintaining a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and established policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities (Major):

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Supervises production line set-up including but not limited to testing and adjusting line equipment prior to operation and ensuring production line starts on schedule.
• Supervises all production activities performed by employees; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees throughout the shift.
• Establishes and maintains department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
• Monitors and reports daily production results, material usage, waste, and downtime.
• Reports equipment problems to appropriate department and production manager.
• Coordinates with quality control to maintain quality standards; takes appropriate corrective measures to resolve deficiencies.
• Forecasts staffing needs to meet peak demands of the business and staff team accordingly; trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines employees being supervised; resolves personnel issues,
• Coordinates with the production manager to manage personnel issues including but not limited to vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
• Performs required administrative tasks; prepares required reports and correspondence.
• Assists production manager with development and implementation of policies and procedures; ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by employees.
• Inspects for proper sanitation of equipment and facilities; takes corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
• Resolves production-related issues with representatives from other department throughout the company.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area.
• Maintains safety programs and all required safety training for employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to four years supervisory experience in a modern food manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of production practices and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic competence in subordinates' duties and tasks
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Physical Demands (Typical):

• Standing for extended periods
• Stooping, twisting, bending and kneeling occasionally. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely.
• Close visual work on PC, determine detail, able to distinguish colors
• Able to wear required PPE
• Must be willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts and weekends.
• Climb to various levels in the facility using ladders

Work Environment (Typical):

• Plant office; air conditioned and heated
• Plant production areas; including inside and outside the plant; not air conditioned. Uneven walking surfaces.
• Exposed to dust, , fumes, chemicals, rotating equipment, hot and cold surfaces, sub-freezing and cold storage areas, noise, wet floors and moving lift equipment